snipping herbs from the garden, fresh
the smell of mint on my fingertips and in my nose
leaves gently rinsed
one cup of garden goodness
four cups of cool, clear water
{because i love my quart mason jars}
then resting on ledge or ground
a day of sun
a day of warming, steeping, infusing
i but sit and watch and wait
leaves strained, tea chilled
summer deliciousness in my glass
*you can also steep dried tea leaves {1 rounded teaspoon/1 teabag per cup of water works nicely}
*finding circles with bella at 52 photos project
*and because i am finding such joy in my garden these days, enjoying the connection between what goes into my body and what comes from the earth outside my door, the earth i touch each day…linking up with barefoot mama and her touch the earth link party
sending a little love your way, m
Michelle GD 
oh goodness….mint tea!! I’m going to the kitchen to brew some up! So refreshing. :)
Beautiful photo!
Oh, this brought back so many memories of making sun tea in a big ole’ jug as a kid. Back in America where iced tea is king. They’d look at me like I had three heads if I made ice tea over here in the UK. And, I LOVE that photo!
beautiful post, makes my mouth water!
Girl. I love this photo.
Beautiful, … naturally!
I was never sure what to do with mint before. Thank you for the idea!
great composition!
nice
There are even circles in the woodgrain of your gorgeous table. Love your words and photo, as always. The move went well…thanks :)
Beautiful image! I love the colours.
So blissful!
Great choice for the theme.Cheers
Serene and refreshing. Sun tea made its way into my photo this week too. :)
How beautiful! This picture has captured the essence of tea. And I love the ‘sun’ in the tags!
just wanted to say hello, michelle, and send a little summer love back to you!
summer love received…thank you, dear!
Such a brilliant idea… I’ve never heard of this being done so thank you for sharing and I will try this to. We have camomile and pineapple mint in the garden.. Do you know how these work..? Though guess it’ll be fun trying. Will let you know xxx a lovely Summer celebration., if only the sun would shine here!! ;) Emma x
emma, i’ve never tried pineapple mint…but i’m sure it would be delicious!
as for chamomile…it’s makes a very light and refreshing tea. i love it as much as my mint teas.
{and if the sun doesn’t shine, you can always boil the water, then steep for about an hour}
xo
Your words…the capture…pure bliss! Like Heather’s comment…love, love, love the symmetry of this shot! Simple and earthy!
I love the symmetry of this photo, it’s gorgeous!
oh, the smell of fresh mint…how lovely! Your photos always have calming effect on me:)
ps..Thank you!